Job title : Finance Manager Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : January 10, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Outsourced CFO is recruiting for a Finance Manager, this role is multifaceted and encompasses various responsibilities aimed at ensuring effective financial management, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence.
The Finance Manager serves as a key link between financial functions and operational activities, contributing to the overall success of the company.
Job responsibilities will include, Forecasting (Financial Planning, Analysis & Budget Management) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and efficiency enhancements across various departments.
Lead the development and management of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Financial Processing and Reporting Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, statements, and presentations for internal divisions and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements where applicable Cash Flow Management Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to optimize financial stability and support operational needs.
Develop strategies to mitigate cash flow risks.
Operations Oversee the operational finance team (Invoicing, Payments, debtors), and ensure compliance with SOP's Risk Management and Internal Controls Assess financial risks and develop strategies to minimize potential exposures.
Implement internal controls and safeguards to protect company assets.
Ensure all processes are in place to facilitate Tax Planning and Compliance needs within different jurisdictions operated in Ensure SOP's of all core processes are updated, and that technology is used to ensure efficient flow of data.
Keep risk register updated bi-annually, identify areas that would need intervention, and design SOP's to address these risk areas.
Ensure these SOP's summarize relevant deliverable's used in addressing these risks.
Team Leadership and Development Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a CA (SA) Bcom Financial Accounting degree & 3 year articles, 2-3 years of Financial Management experience.
Experience on Cloud Accounting software and reporting is beneficial Skills, Abilities & Characteristics of the ideal candidate; Initiative Dependability Attention to detail Analytical thinking Leadership Self-control Emotional self-awareness Interpersonal relationships Problem solving Impulse control Flexibility Optimism Accounting / Financial Services jobs